Conducting a Human Resources Audit

"The other day I got out my can opener and was opening a can of worms when I thought, what am I doing?" -- Jack Handy

The Challenge

You have a letter on your desk from a former employee saying he's owed a bonus payment according to state regulations. You have a message on your phone asking what your policy is about taking Family Leave in hourly increments, and you have a staff meeting in 5 minutes to figure out how to answer your CEO's question about how your recruiting costs compare to those of your competitors. Is it time to take a look your human resources function?